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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.96, 346.08 and 195.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.96, 346.08 and 195.68 is: 269.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.96 : 346.08 = 195.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.96/346.08 = 195.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.96x = 346.08 × 195.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.96x = 67,720.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,720.04/250.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.84

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